Materials Engineer - Wire and Cable - Concord, NH

Concord, New Hampshire Permanent USD95,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
The Materials Engineer will serve as a key technical resource supporting material development, manufacturing processes, product quality, and customer applications. This role combines laboratory analysis, process improvement, product development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-performance material solutions meet customer specifications and manufacturing objectives.
  • Lead materials development and process optimization for wire manufacturing
  • Drive product performance and innovation initiatives across global markets

About Our Client

My client is a global leader in the manufacturing of ultra-fine and fine enamelled copper wire products serving the automotive, electronics, medical device, telecommunications, aerospace, and industrial markets. With operations worldwide and a strong reputation for technical excellence, the organization continues to invest in innovation, manufacturing technology, and employee development.

Job Description

  • Support the development and optimization of wire materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes.
  • Investigate material performance issues and conduct root cause analysis activities.
  • Analyze material properties through laboratory testing and failure analysis.
  • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams to improve product performance and consistency.
  • Develop and implement process improvements that improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
  • Evaluate raw materials and manufacturing inputs to ensure compliance with product specifications.
  • Support new product introductions from development through commercialization.
  • Generate technical reports, specifications, and material performance documentation.
  • Work directly with customers to address application challenges and material selection questions.
  • Assist in qualifying new materials, suppliers, and manufacturing processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, and cost reduction.
  • Support corrective and preventive action activities related to material and product performance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Materials Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or product development.
  • Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of metals, coatings, polymers, copper products, or specialty materials preferred.
  • Experience conducting laboratory testing, data analysis, and failure investigations.
  • Strong understanding of process control and quality improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, and continuous improvement techniques.
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and material standards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, production, quality, and customer-facing teams.
  • Experience within wire, cable, electronics, specialty materials, or advanced manufacturing industries is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Work with a global leader in advanced materials manufacturing
  • Exposure to highly specialized wire and insulation technologies
  • Strong technical growth and development opportunities
  • Hands-on engineering environment
  • Cross-functional collaboration with global teams
  • Opportunity to drive product and process innovation
  • Stable and growing manufacturing organization
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

If you are a Materials Engineer seeking your next long-term role, apply today for immediate consideration!

Contact
Madison Weber
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141879

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Concord
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Madison Weber
Job Reference
JN-112026-7141879
 

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